Getting Ready for Lawn Irrigation
Steps to Begin Your Irrigations System Installation
It’s important to keep your landscape fully nourished with sufficient levels of hydration. Relying on occasional watering and infrequent rainfall just isn’t enough to sustain it, however. That’s why most owners tend to go for an irrigation or sprinklers system for their lawn. If you’re considering having a system of your own installed, make sure you’re ready to begin by following these steps.
Land Type
Consider the land type in your property. Knowing which type of soil you have is important so that you’d know what volume of water is needed. Since clay soil types take in water more slowly, you need only a lower volume of water. On the other hand, sandy soil types absorb water faster, so you’d need a larger amount.
Restrictions
Certain areas around the country have enforced water restrictions in some neighborhoods. Be aware of the water restrictions in your area, as it could affect the amount of water you’re able to supply for your lawn. Another restriction can be building permits, as some states would require you to acquire one prior to digging or excavating.
Underground Utilities
It’s the law to call your respective state official before digging, even for making shallow wells. That way, a representative can arrive and mark areas in your property that have underground utilities beneath. Be sure to steer clear of these public utilities, so that you don’t disturb the rest of your neighborhood with your irrigations system installation project.
Water Pressure and Water Meter Size
Take into account the water restrictions you have for your neighborhood, and how much water the whole area of your lawn needs for its size. This will help you determine an appropriate water pressure and size for your water mater.
Now that you’ve made the preparations, it’s time to begin and map out your sprinklers system. Going into this step, it’s important to have a professional to help. We at Oasis Irrigation could be the ones to help you in Orlando, FL, so call us now at (407) 495-2952 for inquiries.